Blasting is an economical compaction method that can be applied for various soil types such as granular, silt, clay, loess, etc. Not only is the technique highly effective in loose soil, but also capable of compacting granular soil down to ...
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How to Conduct Weight Sounding Test?
Weight sounding test is a form of penetration test conducted at construction sites to assess liquefaction susceptibility, soil profiling, determination of the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations, etc. The test consists of two stages, namely, static penetration and rotational penetration, ...
How to Select Compaction Machine Based on Soil Type? [PDF]
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Soil compaction is the removal of voids in soil by applying static or vibratory vertical forces, resulting in higher soil density that can withstand greater loads. Various types of compaction machinery are available that can be selected for any given ...
How to Prevent Excavation Problems through Good Construction Practices? [PDF]
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Excavation problems during construction usually emerge due to unfavorable groundwater conditions, inclement weather conditions, and slope instability. Proper control of groundwater is critical in the excavation process as it can make other issues such as slope instability less severe. One ...
How to Drive Timber Piles into Ground? [PDF]
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Timber piles are used extensively for compaction of soils and for supporting and protecting waterfront structures. The choice of use of timber piles is mainly governed by the site conditions, particularly water table conditions. Timber piles are comparatively light for ...
How to determine Depth and Number of Boreholes for Geostructures? [PDF]
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The determination of adequate number and sufficient depth of boreholes is critical to gather enough data for the design and construction of geostructures such as foundations, bridges, retaining walls, cut slopes, and embankments. There is no specific rule to determine ...
How to Pour Concrete for Pile Foundation? [PDF]
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As pile foundations carry a lot of load, they must be installed with utmost care. The selection of suitable equipment and the process employed for concrete pouring may vary based on the pile size and location of the structure. If ...
How to Deal with Collapsible Soil Before Construction? [PDF]
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Collapsible soil can prove to be problematic for structures due to its large settlement potential. It has a great capacity to withstand pressure with a small settlement but undergoes large, sudden, and sizable volume reduction as it gets wet. Engineers ...